15. | Shortcomings

: It is noted for exploring how people often stay in relationships for secondary reasons—like liking a partner's family—rather than the partner themselves. Production Details Director : Dan Algrant Writer : Michael Patrick King Original Air Date : September 12, 1999 Every 'Sex and the City' Episode Ranked - Rolling Stone

: The episode is often placed in the lower-to-middle tiers of series rankings. Rolling Stone ranked it 75th out of 94 episodes , noting it might be forgettable if not for the guest appearance by Justin Theroux. 15. Shortcomings

: Finds herself in a relationship with a man whose primary "shortcoming" is his lack of hygiene, specifically his refusal to wash his hands after using the restroom. Critical Reception : It is noted for exploring how people